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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.92, 4,357.89 and 1,760.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.92, 4,357.89 and 1,760.67 is: 2,429.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.92 : 4,357.89 = 1,760.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.92/4,357.89 = 1,760.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.92x = 4,357.89 × 1,760.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.92x = 7,672,806.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,672,806.19/3,157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,429.70

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